Village Inn

524 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010

(515) 232-5111

From Our Griddle-Pancakes and Waffles Buttermilk Pancakes

our pancakes are made the traditional way, from scratch, using pure buttermilk, served with maple flavored syrup. (strawberry, blackberry and low-calorie syrups are available.)

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  • Double Blueberry Pancakes
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  • blueberries inside and blueberry sauce and whipped cream on top. served with two bacon strips or two sausage links.
  • Strawberries and Whipped Cream Pancakes
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  • strawberries and strawberry sauce with whipped cream. served with two bacon strips or two sausage links.
From Our Griddle-Pancakes and Waffles Buttermilk Pancakes

our pancakes are made the traditional way, from scratch, using pure buttermilk. served with maple-flavored syrup. (strawberry, blackberry and low-calorie syrups are available.)

  • Pancake Sandwich
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  • pancakes, one egg and two bacon strips or two sausage links.
  • Fruit and Nut Pancakes
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  • multigrain pancakes filled with banana slices and topped with strawberries and chopped pecans.
  • Belgian Waffle Sandwich
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  • one egg, two bacon strips or two sausage links.
  • Fruit Belgian Waffle
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  • topped with blueberry or strawberry sauce and whipped cream.
From Our Griddle-Crepes and Blintzes

our pancakes are made the traditional way, from scratch, using pure buttermilk. served with maple flavored syrup. (strawberry, blackberry and low-calorie syrups are available.)

  • Ham and Cheese Crepes
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  • scrambled eggs and diced ham, topped with cheese sauce and served with hash browns.
  • Supreme Crepes
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  • scrambled eggs, country sausage, hamburger, bacon, onions, spinach and cheese. topped with hollandaise sauce, diced tomatoes and bacon. served with hash browns
  • Strawberry Crepes
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  • filled with fresh strawberries and vanilla sauce, topped with strawberries in strawberry sauce and whipped cream. served with hash browns and two bacon strips or two sausage links.
  • Blintzes
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  • filled with cottage and cream cheese. topped with sour cream and blueberry or strawberry sauce
From Our Griddle-French Toast

our pancakes are made the traditional way, from scratch, using pure buttermilk. served with maple-flavored syrup. (strawberry, blackberry and low-calorie syrups are available.)

  • French Toast Combo
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  • one egg, two bacon strips or two sausage links.
  • Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
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  • served with fresh fruit.
  • Pecan Roll French Toast Combo
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  • topped with pecan sauce and whipped cream. served with one egg and two bacon strips or two sausage links.
Classic Eggs-Two Egg Breakfast

we use large eggs for our dishes. (a low-cholesterol egg substitute is available.) served with hash browns and buttermilk pancakes.

  • Bacon Or Sausage and Eggs
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  • two eggs served with four bacon strips or four sausage links or two country sausage patties.
  • Pork Chops and Eggs
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  • two grilled pork chops with two eggs.
  • Country Ham Steak and Eggs
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  • grilled bone-in ham steak with two eggs.
  • Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
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  • corned beef hash with two eggs.
  • Chicken-Fried Steak and Eggs
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  • two eggs served with chicken-fried steak smothered in country sausage gravy.
  • Village Inn Breakfast
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  • two large eggs with choice of two bacon strips or two sausage links or one country sausage patty.
  • Top Sirloin Steak and Eggs
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  • 10 oz. sirloin steak with two eggs. 5 oz sirloin also available.
Eggs, Etc.-Egg Specialties

served with hash browns.

  • Biscuits and Gravy
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  • two biscuits, sausage patties and country sausage gravy.
  • Eggs Benedict
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  • two poached eggs and canadian-style bacon alop an english muffin covered with hollandaise sauce.
  • Huevos Rancheros
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  • a flour tortilla topped with two eggs, cheese and red or green chili. served with a flour tortilla.
  • Breakfast Burrito
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  • filled with scrambled eggs, country potatoes, cheese, onions, tomatoes and bacon. topped with red or green chili, cheese and olives, served with sour cream and salsa. hash browns not included.
Eggs, Etc.-Scrambles

three large scrambled eggs atop hash browns. served with buttermilk pancakes and fresh fruit.

  • Chicken-Fried Steak Scramble
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  • chicken-fried steak, diced onions and mushrooms topped with country sausage gravy.
  • Ham and Cheese Scramble
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  • filled with diced ham and onions. topped with cheese sauce.
  • Southwest Chicken Scramble
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  • diced chicken, vegetables and green chilies. topped with green chili, cheese and black olives.
Skillets

the skillet experts prepare each skillet with country potatoes, delicious ingredients and two large scrambled eggs. served with buttermilk pancakes.

  • Chicken-Fried Steak Skillet
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  • chunks of chicken-fried steak and diced onions. topped with country sausage gravy.
  • The Works Skillet
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  • a skillet full of diced ham, vegetables and cheese.
  • Ham and Cheese Skillet
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  • a combination of diced ham, onions and cheese.
  • Garden Skillet
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  • a medley of vegetables topped with cheese.
  • The Ultimate Skillet
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  • diced ham, vegetables and cheese. served with two bacon strips and two sausage links.
  • Santa Fe Chicken Skillet
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  • grilled chicken, vegetables and green chilies. topped with red or green chili, cheese and black olives
  • Portabella Chicken Skillet
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  • sliced grilled, bacon, red pepper, portabella mushrooms and fresh spinach. topped with hollandaise sauce and sprinkles with parsley.
Omelettes

we use three large eggs in each fluffy omelette. served with hash browns and buttermilk pancakes

  • Denver Omelette
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  • diced ham, green peppers, onions and cheese.
  • Cross-Country Omelette
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  • diced ham, bacon and vegetables. topped with ranchero sauce and melted cheese
  • Bacon and Mushroom Omelette
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  • filled with bacon and mushrooms. topped with hollandaise sauce.
  • Sausage, Onion and Cheese Omelette
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  • country sausage and diced onions. topped with cheese.
  • Ham and Cheese Omelette
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  • a combination of diced ham and cheese.
  • Veggie Omelette
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  • filled with a variety of vegetables and topped with ranchero sauce and lowfat mozzarella cheese.
  • Turkey and Veggie Omelette
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  • slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey breast and vegetables, topped with lowfat mozzarella cheese.
Burgers

our burgers start with a 1/3 lb. patty and are cooked medium, medium-well or well-done and garnished with lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion and pickles on a traditional bun. served with french fries.

  • Bacon Cheeseburger
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  • your choice of american, swiss, pepper jack or crumbled bleu cheese with two bacon strips.
  • Cheeseburger
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  • our all-american burger with american, swiss, pepper jack or crumbled bleu cheese.
  • Avocado Swiss Mushroom Cheeseburger
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  • topped with swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms and sliced avocado.
  • Chili Cheesburger
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  • topped with red or green chili and melted cheese.
  • All-World Double Cheeseburger
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  • two beef patties topped with swiss and american cheese, two strips of bacon, onion rings and thousand island dressing.
  • Boca Burger
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  • a delicious vegetarian patty garnished with lettuce, tomato and red onion. served with fruit instead of french fries.
  • Portabella Burger
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  • a juicy burger topped with sliced portabella mushrooms, red peppers with roasted red pepper sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Salads

we add our own special touch to the freshest greens available. please ask your server about our dressing selection.

  • Green Grand Salad
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  • a bed of crisp lettuce topped with tomato wedges, hard-boiled egg slices, cucumbers, seasoned croutons, black olives and cheddar cheese.
  • Chef Salad
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  • mixed greens with ham, slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey breast, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg slices, black olives and seasoned croutons.
  • Cobb Salad
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  • chunks of grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg slices, tomato wedges, black olives and crumbled bleu cheese on a bed of crisp lettuce.
  • Chicken-Fried Chicken Salad
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  • strips of chicken-fried chicken atop crisp lettuce with red onions, cucumber slices, tomato wedges and cheddar cheese.
  • Chicken Caesar Salad
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  • romaine lettuce tossed in caesar dressing, with tomatoes black olives, red onions, croutons and parmesan cheese. topped with grilled chicken strips.
  • Oriental Chicken Salad
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  • crispy chicken strips, lettuce, cucumber slices, red onions, sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, diced green peppers and fried oriental noodles. served with sesame oriental dressing.
  • Taco Salad
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  • a crisp tortilla bowl filled with lettuce, your choice of seasoned ground beef or chunks of tender chicken, red or green chili, cheddar cheese, black olives, tomatoes, avocado and sour cream. served with authentic salsa on the side.
Melts

our melt sandwiches are stacked high with tasty ingredients and melted cheese. served with french fries.

  • Turkey Bacon Melt
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  • slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey breast, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce and thousand island dressing on grilled wheat bread.
  • Turkey and Veggie Melt
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  • slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey breast, tomato slices, mushrooms, lowfat mozzarella cheese and lettuce on wheat bread.
  • Tuna Melt
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  • albacore tune salad topped with swiss cheese on sourdough bread.
  • Patty Melt
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  • a 1/3lb beef patty topped with american and swiss cheese and sauteed onions on grilled light rye bread.
  • Reuben Melt
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  • corned beef with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and thousand island dressing on light rye bread.
  • Honey Mustard Chicken Melt
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  • grilled chicken breast with honey mustard dressing, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato and lettuce on sourdough bread.
Sandwiches

our sandwiches come piled high with delicious ingredients in the best combinations you'll find anywhere.

  • Club Deluxe
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  • slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey breast, ham, bacon, american cheese, tomato slices, lettuce and mayonnaise. served with french fries.
  • Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
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  • sliced beef with mozzarella cheese, green peppers and onions on a grilled french roll. served with french fries.
  • Bacon, Lettuce and Soup
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  • choose from ham and swiss cheese, slow-roasted hand-carved turkey breast or tuna salad. served with a bowl of soup.
  • Half Sandwich and Soup
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  • choose from ham and swiss cheese, slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey breast or tuna salad. served with a bowl of soup.
  • French Dip
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  • sliced beef on a grilled french roll au jus, served with french fries.
  • Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
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  • sliced roast beef on grilled bread, topped with brown gravy and parsley. served with mashed potatoes and brown gravy
  • Chicken Ranch
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  • chicken-fried chicken with melted cheddar and monterey jack cheese, crisp bacon strips and creamy ranch dressing. served with french fries.
  • Portabella Chicken Sandwich
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  • grilled chicken breast topped with sliced portabella mushrooms, red peppers with roasted red pepper sauce and mozzarella cheese served on a grilled bun. served with french fries.
  • Avocado Swiss Chicken Sandwich
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  • topped with sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, avocado, tomato and swiss cheese. served with french fries.
  • Tuna Sandwich
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  • albacore tuna salad with sliced with french fries.
  • Tuna Sandwich
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  • albacore tuna salad with sliced tomatoes and lettuce. served with french fries.
  • Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich
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  • slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey breast on grilled bread, topped with turkey gravy and parsley. served with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Kids-Breakfast

our kid's menu is available for little villagers ages 10 and under.

  • The Vill-Inn (Funny Face)
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  • three buttermilk pancakes, two strips of bacon or sausage links and one egg.
  • Junior Breakfast
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  • one egg, choice of one strip of bacon or sausage link and toast and jelly, served with fruit.
  • Junior French Toast
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  • golden french toast, sprinkled with powdered sugar, served with fruit.
  • Chocolate Chip Pancakes
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  • five small pancakes with chocolate chips inside, topped with sprinkles.
  • Junior Milk
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  • Junior Soft Drink
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  • Junior Juice
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  • Junior Lemonade
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  • Junior Salad
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  • Junior Sundae
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  • Chocolate Milk
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Kids-Lunch Dinner

our kid's menu is available for little villagers ages 10 and under.

  • Junior Cheeseburger
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  • a juicy burger topped with american cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles,. served with fruit or dinosaur fries.
  • Chicken Strips
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  • fried chicken strips, served with your choice of fruit or dinosaur fries.
  • Macaroni and Cheese
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  • kraft macaroni and cheese with your choice of fruit or dinosaur fries.
  • Corn Dog Nuggets
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  • corn dog nuggets with fruit or dinosaur fries,
  • Junior Grilled Cheese
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  • grilled cheese sandwich with your choice of fruit or dinosaur fries.
  • Spaghetti
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  • linguini noodles topped with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.
Pies

there's no pie like village inn pie, we use only the finest ingredients to make the best pie in america. our pies are available by the slice and half slice, or you can take a whole pie home.

  • French Silk
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  • smooth chocolate silk topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
  • Country Apple
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  • sweet, crisp apples and delicate spices make this an award winning pie.
  • No-Sugar-Added Apple
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  • naturally sweet, crisp apples and spices in our flaky crust.
  • Cherry
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  • juicy, red cherries between two layers of golden, flaky crust.
  • Strawberry Rhubarb
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  • sweet strawberries and ripe rhubarb create this exciting taste sensation.
  • Triple Berry
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  • plump blueberries, raspberries and boysenberries make this pie irresistible.
  • Fresh Strawberry (Seasonal)
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  • fresh, ripe strawberries in a delicate glaze topped with whipped cream.
  • Pumpkin (Seasonal)
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  • our smooth, creamy pumpkin is spiced just right.
  • Pecan (Seasonal)
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  • plenty of buttery pecans top our caramel filling, giving this southern classic a deep, nutty flavor.
  • Banana Cream
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  • bananas and vanilla filling topped with whipped cream and sliced almonds.
  • Coconut Cream
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  • creamy vanilla filling and delicately shredded coconut under a blanket of whipped cream and toasted coconut.
  • Lemon Meringue
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  • golden baked meringue atop our tangy lemon filling creates a delectable sweet-tart combination.
  • Lemon Supreme
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  • supreme cream cheese covered with tangy lemon filling and topped with whipped cream.
  • Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme
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  • rich caramel pecan, french silk and supreme cream cheese layers, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with dark chocolate and caramel.
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
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  • layers of chocolate fudge and peanut butter silk on a chopped peanut graham crust, generously topped with whipped cream.
  • Brownie Pie
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  • a moist brownie pie chock-full of nuts.
  • Key Lime (Seasonal)
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  • tangy key limes blended with cream filling and topped with whipped cream.

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